4 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Spine Specialist
The way the spine is structured is geared toward flexibility, but this doesn’t mean that it’s immune to injury. In fact, in Singapore, it’s been estimated that up to 80 per cent of the adult population has experienced back pain. The condition is particularly common among people between 30...
SCSM Training Runs Are Back!
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is back with its Training Runs this year. For the first time since 2019, SCSM Training Runs are returning, accepting up to 250 runners per session.
SCSM also celebrates the return of the Marathon events, road racing and mass start. Taking place on 2 – 4...
8 things muscle spasms reveal about your health
You've probably experienced a corked muscle, also known as a muscle spasm, and wondered why it happened. Muscle spasms tend to occur when a muscle is overworked or injured. Running long distances or hiking for a long time may cause leg spasms.
Muscle spasms are relatively normal, but sometimes they...
Is it good to use pre-workout?
The whole process of working out has a lot of aspects associated with it; there is an overall process with a lot of things to follow if one thinks of working out. But, workouts cannot be just all about physical activities, it revolves around the various supplements that we...
5 Tips for Running Your Best 5K
The 5k (3.11 miles) race is one of the most popular running events around the world. Whether you are looking to boost your speed or finish your first race, the 5k is an excellent opportunity to get your initial taste of racing and have fun.
However, despite its quite short...
Looking After Your Running Shoes For Ultimate Comfort
A recent study done by the University of Arizona found that the average pair of shoes had 2,887 units of bacteria on the inside and a massive 421,000 units on the outside. Added to this is the additional sweat from running, and soon your shoes can become damp, smelly...
How Can Yoga Improve Your Sleep Quality? A Step-by-Step Guide
The problem might be a little deeper if you've been struggling with getting proper sleep despite trying out several medicines and a host of sleeping positions. Lack of sleep can have various causes unrelated to how or where you sleep. Physical inactivity is one of the most common causes...
7 Reasons Why Sugar Is Bad For You
A high sugar diet can be harmful to your health for several reasons, from depression to heart disease.
1) Sugar hurts your heart
Researchers at Harvard University studied thousands of adults over the course of 15 years and found those who consumed 25 per cent or more of their daily kilojoules from...